Weekend Fun | Bread market, film screenings, exhibitions & more

Bread market

Don't miss this three-day bread market at UpperHills if you are also a bread fiend. A total of 60 bakehouses from 17 cities around the country will bring their signature bread products to satisfy the taste buds of local bread lovers. 

Dates: Until June 23

Time: 2-8 p.m.

Venue: 2/F, UpperHills, Futian District (福田区深业上城2楼品牌街)

Metro: Line 10 to Donggualing Station (冬瓜岭站), Exit E

Fusion Chinese drama

Embark on a multidimensional journey with the Chinese drama “‘Chen San and Wuniang’ in Multiple Time Dimensions 2,” a unique fusion of the ancient folk tale “Chen San and Wuniang” and cutting-edge AI elements. Witness a robot’s time-traveling romance in the ancient world of “Chen San and Wuniang.”

Photos from the event organizers except otherwise stated

Time: 8 p.m., June 22 

Booking: Official WeChat account “cmskpac”

Venue: Mountain View Theater, inside Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心内境山剧场)

Metro: Line 2 or 12 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

Kieślowsk’s iconic films screenings

Shenzheners now have a rare chance to watch Polish film master Krzysztof Kieślowski’s “Dekalog,” “The Double Life of Veronique,” and the “Three Colors” trilogy at Broadway Cinematheque and Palace Cinema in Nanshan District from June 20 to July 3. All the movies will be shown in their original languages with Chinese and English subtitles.

Ticketing: WeChat miniprogram “百老汇影城官方”

Venue 1: Broadway Cinematheque, 5/F, MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区华润万象天地五楼深圳百老汇电影中心)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

Venue 2: Palace Cinema, 4/F, Raffles City, Nanshan District (南山区来福士广场四楼深圳百丽宫影城)

Metro: Line 9 or 12 to Nanyou Station (南油站), Exit E

‘Doctor Bubble’

Transport yourself into the enchanting world of Australian play, “Doctor Bubble,” featuring a myriad of bubbles, engaging bubble-related entertainment, puppetry, and mime storytelling. The Bubble Laboratory duo will captivate audiences with whimsical humor, immersing both children and adults in a magical realm of bubbles.

Time: 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m., June 22

Booking: Official WeChat account “深圳滨海艺术中心”

Venue: Bay Opera of Shenzhen, Bao’an District (深圳滨海艺术中心)

Metro: Line 5 to Baohua Station (宝华站), Exit A

A cappella concert

The Real Group, a Swedish vocal ensemble renowned for its unique blend of jazz, pop, and Northern European choral music, is set to perform a cappella songs this Saturday. Founded in 1984 by five students from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, the group’s rich musical legacy continues to thrive through global tours, recordings, and educational initiatives.

Time: 8 p.m., June 22

Booking: Official WeChat account “szyyt_piao”

Venue: Shenzhen Concert Hall, Futian District (深圳音乐厅)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D

'Listening to the Nature‘s Sounds'

Tonight in Nanshan, two Chinese musicians will enchant audiences with an evening of nature-inspired melodies. Jian, a musician hailing from Dali, Yunnan Province, will play distinctive instruments like a drum crafted from a gas holder and a rain stick fashioned from cactus. These unique musical creations are set to offer a fresh and immersive musical experience.

Time: 8 p.m., June 21

Ticketing: Official WeChat account "深圳万象天地"

Venue: Theater at the MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区万象天地剧场)

Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新园站), Exit A

A bizarre fusion of classics in Xu Zhen’s exhibition

Renowned contemporary Chinese artist Xu Zhen is exhibiting his striking artworks at the “Ecosystem as Medium” exhibition curated by Wang Yamin. Against a backdrop of increased global cultural exchange, Xu’s creations serve as both a reflection of reality and a metaphor for civilizations across divergent times and spaces. Each exhibit, while possibly enigmatic, promises to astonish viewers with its sheer artistic brilliance.

Photo by Lin Songtao

Dates: Until June 30

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays

Tickets: 60 yuan (standard), 45 yuan (concession)

Booking: Official WeChat account “深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District (深圳市当代艺术与城市规划馆)

Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit A2

Paintings of moss

Delve into the world of moss with a collection of 46 paintings at an exhibition at Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, which showcases the inherent beauty of this humble plant against the backdrop of the vast natural world. Moss, a commonly found species, boasts over 20,000 variations globally, with Shenzhen home to more than 200 species thriving in diverse locales such as mountains, forests, parks, orchards, and residential areas.

A painting of moss by Xu Lili.

Dates: June 30

Venue: Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Luohu District (罗湖区仙湖植物园)

Metro: Line 2 to Liantang Station (莲塘站), Exit D

Diving-themed exhibition

Featuring the latest diving gear, workshops, lectures, and interactive activities, the Diving Resort Travel Expo is taking place at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

Dates: Until June 23

Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Futian District (深圳会展中心)

Metro: Line 1 or 4 to Convention and Exhibition Center Station (会展中心站), Exit D

New art station unveiled

Visitors to Hongqiao Park in Guangming District can check out the newly opened Yuezaiting Art Station inside the park. Designed in a Lingnan garden style, it incorporates various artistic spaces, a coffee and tea area, a leisure lounge, and other services within the charming litchi hillside setting.

Photo from official WeChat account “aiszgm”

Add: Yuezaiting Art Station, inside Hongqiao Park, Guangming District (光明区虹桥公园月在庭艺术驿站)

Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (凤凰城站), Exit B and then take a taxi